Motorcycle Overview

If you can get there by motorcycle, Hondas do-it-all XR650L is the bike you can count on to take you there. Dirt or street, freeway or trail, mountains or desert, to work every day or to someplace where the phone never rings on the weekend. Its one of the most versatile vehicles on the planetand its a bargain to boot.

The 644cc single-cylinder engine is air-cooled for simplicity, and offers legendary reliability, even under harsh conditions. Electric starting means getting underway is a snap, and an integral engine counterbalance means it runs smooth. Off-road it has the power, suspension and durability a dirt rider demands. On-road its light overall weight and excellent fuel efficiency make it the perfect commuter.

Both practical and fun, the XR650L has developed a loyal following, and its easy to see why. If youre looking for one bike that can really introduce you to new worlds, look no further than the XR650L.

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Innovations

21-Inch Front Wheel

The 21-inch front wheel gives you a wide choice of tire selection for different riding conditions.

With a full 11.6 inches of travel, the air-adjustable 43mm fork also offers 16-position compression damping adjustability, letting you fine-tune it to deal with the bumps of off-road riding.

Street-Legal Features

The XR650L is fully equipped for the street: horn, turn signals, license-plate light, mirrors, speedometer and more. Theres even a grab strap and footpegs for a passenger.

Electric Starter

Turn the key and push the buttonthats all it takes to get your XR650L going. The electric starter takes all the drama out of restarting off-road, or getting underway on a cold morning or after the bikes been sitting all week.

The XR650Ls steel frame is built to handle the rigors of off-road travel. In addition, the frames backbone doubles as the engines oil tank, saving weight and space.

Dry-Sump Lubrication

Dry-sump design keeps the engine compact and eliminates the oil pan for superior ground clearance and damage resistance. With the engine oil in the frame, the frame itself acts like a giant oil cooler.

Pro-Link Rear Suspension

Hondas Pro-Link rear suspension system offers compliant and comfortable ride quality with a high level of wheel control. Initial rates are soft for supple action over small bumps and ripples, while increasingly stiffer rates resist bottoming and maintain rear-wheel control over rougher surfaces.

Passenger Ready

With a passenger grab strap, folding passenger pegs, a long MX-style seat and plenty of Honda power, the XR650L lets you carry a passenger with ease.

Sealed Battery

No maintenance hassles here, even in case of an off-road tip over. The sealed battery has plenty of cranking power for the electric starter, and is well protected from the vibrations of off-road riding.

18-Inch Rear Wheel

18-inch rear wheel gives you a better overall ride and more sidewall protection against flats, and still offers a wide choice of on- or off-road tires.